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Debo Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Dubeau . In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch De Boo (see Deboo ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Delo, Deboe, Deo, Deloy, Dembo, Sebo, Debs, Dery, Debow, Deyo

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Where is the Debo family from?

You can see how Debo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Debo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Debo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Debo families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Debo's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Debo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Debo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Debo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Debo. 19% of Debo men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Debo women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Debo were Salesman and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    32%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Debo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Debo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 181 immigration records available for the last name Debo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 941 military records available for the last name Debo. For the veterans among your Debo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Debo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Debo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Debo in 1949 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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